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Blind Dating - Is It Worth It?

By Marvin Perry

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Published: 26Jul2008
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Say a friend set you up on a blind date with one of her colleagues. You have been dating countless times before and have had some shares of blind dates, too. So this is not new to you. Yet somehow you feel that this is unlike any other. Could this be the last date you'll ever have before finally settling down?

Of course it's a natural instinct for you to ask some information about your would-be dates. Yet the friend who set you up wouldn't tell all. In fact, your friend would probably want you to find for yourself the things you want to know about your date. You are both excited and nervous at the same time. But because you trust your friend, you think that nothing bad is going to happen. What's the worst thing that could happen, anyway?

Blind dating puts dating on an all-new different level. In this case, there is an element of anonymity which adds to the excitement. This, however, could also bring fear among daters because more often than not, they do not know what to expect. So here are a few tips.

If you do not want to leave small details to chance, it is good for you to ask your would-be date's number (especially if you are a guy) and have a small conversation beforehand. Although this is not a general rule, it will somehow give you an idea on pretty much what to expect the moment you go out on a date with this person. This will also give you time to prepare.

Being attracted to a person at the first instance of meeting him or her could happen in real life. Yet this would entail some qualities that you find very appealing the moment you set your eyes on this person. Most likely, the cases of "love at first sight" are based on the physical aspect. So if your date is pretty or handsome, then it will open up more possibilities. But beauty is a relative word. What others find beautiful may actually look otherwise to you. So don't go on a blind date expecting to fall head over hills for this person when you see him or her the first time. Either you might just be disappointed, or your date might. Besides, a relationship built on physical aspects alone is not a relationship at all. There is more to love than what is seen by the naked eye.

You can treat it as a friendly date. Start the conversation as if you are talking to a friend. Keep your conversation light. It will take the pressure off you and you will even get to know your date better. It may not turn out as romantically as you want it to be, but at least your date is a worthwhile experience—not to mention that you gain a new friend in the process. Who knows, you will end up with that same person someday. Friends can be lovers, too. But only time can really tell.

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